First Presbyterian will offer a 10-week, interactive study for women using Beth Moore’s “Believing God” series. It will begin on September 8 and continue through November 17 with a one-week break on Wednesday, October 13.
TEACHER: PAM TEAGUE
LOCATION: FOUNDATION BUILDERS CLASSROOM (UNDER THE CHAPEL)
COST: $15 FOR STUDY GUIDE
Believing God (from the jacket of the study guide):
Do you take God at His Word, believing what He has told us, or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers?
Beth Moore came face-to-face with this question well into adulthood. At first, her response to God was, “Lord, of course I believe in You. I’ve believed in You all my life.” Over time, the Holy Spirit led her to understand He was saying, “I didn’t ask you to believe in Me. I asked you to believe Me.”
Beth’s study of the issue led her to write Believing God. Based on Isaiah 43:10, Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith explores what it means to believe God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from Hebrews II as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Join Beth for 10 life-changing weeks and learn to believe God!
Healthy Congregations…Healthy Families…Healthy People
The poet John Donne wrote centuries ago, “No man is an island, entire of itself.” We are all part of relationships and systems that both support our health and weaken health. These sessions will be about healthy systems…spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
This session will begin on Wednesday, September 8 and will conclude on October 6.
Leader: William Pender
Location: James Park Classroom (2nd floor past Fellowship Hall)
“Theology on Tap”, held Wednesday nights, will be an informal discussion of faith, politics, the Bible, and everyday issues — whatever is on people’s minds. While discussions will be flexible and fluid, Dr. Paul Rader will lead the discussions and facilitate the conversations that arise. The Theology on Tap for the Fall 1 Block (September 8-October 6) will be a lesson and discussion on the 10 Commandments.
This course will not have a limit on participants and will be open to all adults. The goal is to provide another avenue to build and nurture our Christian community at First Presbyterian in a relaxing manner. “Theology on Tap” will be held at 6:30 p.m. off site after our Wednesday meal.
All2Gather meets every Wednesday at 5:30 for a brown bag supper in the Henegar Rule Classroom, moving to the Parlor for a time of sharing and fellowship. All who are experiencing isolation, loss and a need for continuing contact with a supportive group are invited to participate. All sharing is held in strictest confidence. When regular Wednesday night programming resumes, participants will enjoy the fellowship meal and then gather in the Parlor at 6:30.
What: The men’s fall softball team, the Fightin’ Turnips, plays each Tuesday night. The league and any needed equipment are being paid for by the Church through a fund set up for exactly this type of function. Bonnie Hollingsworth, a major league pitcher, was the father of Holly Watts and grandfather of Rachel Trentham. The Hollingsworth Fund was created in his honor to have sports activities for the Church. Even if you can only play sporadically we would love to have you.
When: We will play Tuesday nights at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, or 9pm. The games will begin on August 10th and will be at Knox County SportsPark, 8050 Oak Ridge Hwy.
Contact: Preston Smith
ORDER YOUR SOFTBALL HAT!
We have designed a new softball hat and whether you play or not we want to give everyone a chance to order one. The hats are $20 and will be fitted in S/M or L/XL sizes. Please let us know what size you want when you place your order. Click on the link below to see what the hats will look like:
Good Humor Team #7 will cook and serve a meal for the homeless at the Volunteer Ministry Center once a quarter. The dates follow:
2010
Thursday, August 19 – Meet in the kitchen in FPC at 6:30 p.m. to cook a meal.
Friday, August 20 – Meet at VMC at 4:30 p.m. to serve. (dinner starts promptly at 5:00)
Thursday, November 18 – Cook at 6:30 p.m. at FPC
Friday, November 19 – Meet at VMC at 4:30 to serve.
2011
Thursday, February 17 – Cook at 6:30
Friday, February 18 – Serve at 4:30
Thursday, April 14 – Cook at 6:30
Friday, April 15 – Serve at 4:30
Thursday, August 18 – Cook at 6:30
Friday, August 19 – Serve at 4:30
Thursday, November 17 – Cook at 6:30
Friday, November 18 – Serve at 4:30
We will make baked spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert.
Please notify team captain, Alyssa Murray, at 546-2531 or alyssa@fpcknox.org with any questions or concerns.
*Donations to help offset the cost of the food are always welcome.
Presbyterian Women (PW) is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of more than 300,000 women. The programming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community.
Purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
To support the mission of the church worldwide
To work for justice and peace and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom
Join a Circle
Typically, Presbyterian Women in the Congregation are organized into small groups, called circles. A circle is where:
Faith is nurtured and growth takes place.
Women are challenged to stretch beyond their limits.
Women move beyond the safe places of life, reaching out to others.
Christian leadership is born, nurtured and sent forth into ministry.
Circle Moderators/Primary Teachers
Circle 1 – Judy Cagle (moderator) & Phyllis Driver (Bible)
Circle 2 – Maria Otzenberger (moderator) & Doy Barron and Peg Whitacre (Bible)
Circle 3 – Mary Ann Piper (moderator) & Anne Pittenger (Bible)
The Monday Women’s Bible Study will begin an 8-week study, “Stories for Life: Parables of the Kingdom of Matthew” on June 7th. The group will meet at 9:45 a.m. on the first and third Monday of each month–June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 16, and September 6 and 20. Class size is limited. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary Wilson at mary@fpcknox.org. Join us for the opportunity for an in-depth study of Jesus’ parables.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve a common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy. Neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the Jesus’ Friends Classroom
Moore’s “Believing God” series. It will begin on September 8 and continue through November 17 with a one-week break on Wednesday, October 13.
programming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community.
Typically, Presbyterian Women in the Congregation are organized into small groups, called circles. A circle is where:
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